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  • The UK supports Civil Society Actors helping disabled children and youth in Alexandria.

    The British Embassy in Cairo in collaboration with the British Consulate in Alexandria has arranged a capacity building programme for 5 NGOs focusing on NGO governance, fundraising skills and project management.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD identifies 10 First World War soldiers

    Ten soldiers killed during the First World War who were found in France during 2009 have now been identified.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

    Veterans in need of housing support across Scotland will be able to benefit from £1.94 million of government funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military courage recognised by operational honours list

    Courageous servicemen and women have been awarded for their gallantry in the latest operational honours list.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister announces thousands of pounds of new funding for Cornish language

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today announced that the government would be investing £120,000 in Maga, the Cornish Language Partnership to promote and develop the Cornish language.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New flag flying high as the County Durham celebrates

    In celebration of the first County Durham day the county’s new flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister’s Nowruz message 2014

    Prime Minister David Cameron sends his best wishes to everyone in Britain and around the world celebrating Nowruz.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Marriage Procedures for British Nationals in Turkey

    Turkish offices have accepted an Affidavit/Affirmation of Marital Status sworn before a UK Public Notary or British Embassy/consulate

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed forces imam honoured with OBE

    The first Muslim chaplain to the UK armed forces has been presented with an OBE for his services to defence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Cameron welcomes Sport Relief’s fundraising finest

    The Prime Minister has applauded the commitment of some of Sport Relief’s top fundraisers, including triathlon hero Davina McCall.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Passport fees for British nationals overseas reduced by 35%

    The fees for a UK passport for British citizens applying from overseas countries will fall by 35% from next month.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Gwynedd

    Edmund Seymour Bailey is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Gwynedd.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Media training for the Serbian Armed Forces staff

    The British Defence Media Operation Centre trainers held media workshop to Serbian Armed Forces from 10-13 March 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commonwealth Day 2014

    Message from her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth to Mark Commonwealth Day on 10th March, 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Manila: Latest updates on This is Great Britain campaign

    Latest news on the various activities for the "This is Great Britain" campaign and how you can get involved.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 250,000 more children living with both birth parents

    A quarter of a million more children were living with both their birth parents in 2012 compared with 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dean of Ripon: Reverend Canon John Richard Dobson

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon John Richard Dobson.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New £500,000 government fund to help community groups reduce energy bills and manage energy

    12 community energy projects are set to receive up to £500,000 as a boost from the Cabinet Office and the Department for Energy and Climate Change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-wide investment secured to grow the social economy

    A number of private sector partners are strengthening their involvement in the UK’s rising social investment market.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sport Relief 2014 - Greece

    Be a good Sport: On Sunday 16 March, the British Embassy Athens invites you to run or walk a Sport Relief mile (1.6km), in support of Shedia

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government